Hello, I’m Pat Spencer. Your Catalyst for Change.

Finding the right therapist means finding someone who truly listens to your unique experience. With over two decades in social work, I offer a collaborative, supportive, and trauma-informed approach grounded in the mind-body connection. I provide in-person sessions at my private practice in Highland Park, New Jersey, and telehealth services for clients physically located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New Mexico.

My Expertise & Credentials

My practice is built on specialized training and a commitment to high-level care:

• Trauma Expert: EMDR trained (EMDRIA) and certified in Trauma Studies.

• Sport Specialist: Completed the Social Worker in Sports Certificate program and presented at the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport annual conference.

• Advisory Role: On the advisory board of United in Play (United Way).

I help adults (16+) and adolescents through a range of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, and performance challenges in all aspects of life.

Who I Work With

I am particularly dedicated to working with individuals who are ready to break free and build a life that truly fits them.

• 🏳️‍🌈 The LGBTQ+ Population: My professional expertise is strengthened by my lived experience within the LGBTQIA+ community. I offer a truly affirming, judgment-free space where gender diversity is celebrated and understood. You don't have to fit into someone else's mold.

• 🏅 Athletes of All Abilities: As a former triathlete and current avid gravel cyclist, I deeply understand the unique mental fortitude, discipline, and challenges of sports performance and training. I help you find mental resilience and get game ready.

• U.S. Veterans & Military Families: Growing up in a military family and working with Veteran peer support programs provides me with unique insight into the experiences of service members and their loved ones.